Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andy Burkholder is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 American International College. It sounds like an official announcement is coming shortly. Burkholder has spent the past 12 seasons as Yellow Jackets head coach, compiling a 108-215 (.334) record. Prior to his time as the
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Hollenbeck promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Regent University
The Regent University Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Barry Hollenbeck, to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Previously, the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Hollenbeck just completed his second full season with the Royals and will take over the coaching duties effective immediately. Director of Athletics, Michael W. Allen, who stepped in to fill a void in December 2024 and brought stability to
D2 NEWS: Jackson out as Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky State
Dr. Jamaal Jackson is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Kentucky State after ten seasons on the job. Jackson posted the following on X earlier this afternoon: Jackson wraps up his tenure at KSU with a 96-150 (.390) record, including a 6-22 (6-18 SIAC) mark this season. This is the second SIAC
D3 DIRT: Drake no longer Head Basketball Coach at St. Scholastica
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It appears that Jared Drake is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 St. Scholastica after just one season. Drake has been removed from the staff directory, and 404’d from his bio page. Drake took over at St. Scholastica after a stint as an assistant at D2 Arkansas Ft.
D2 DIRT: Gayle out as Head Basketball Coach at Albany State
According to a report from Liv Antilla, Patrick Gayle is out as the head men’s basketball coach at as the head basketball coach at D2 Albany State (GA). Gayle spent the last eight seasons leading the Golden Rams (91-126 – .419), highlighted by a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference East Division Championship and conference tournament runner-up
JUCO DIRT: Stanford will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Colby CC (KS)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jerrod Stanford will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Colby Community College (KS). Stanford was hired in July 2022 and posted a 32–60 record over three seasons, highlighted by a 17–14 mark during the 2024–25 campaign. Prior to Colby, the Saint John, Kansas native spent seven seasons as
NAIA DIRT: Defiance College Men’s Basketball job opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Josh Gibson is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Defiance College. Gibson was hired in April 2021 and led the program through its transition from NCAA Division III to the NAIA while guiding the Yellow Jackets to a conference tournament appearance and developing multiple all-conference and
D2 NEWS: Rukavina announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Pitt Johnstown
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics Department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bob Rukavina has retired after a 37-year tenure at UPJ and a remarkable 47-year coaching career. Known affectionately as “Coach Ruk” by players, colleagues, and fans alike, Rukavina leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond wins, losses, and championship banners —
D2 DIRT: Collier out as Head Basketball Coach at Queens (NY)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through a great source that Matt Collier is out as the head basketball coach at D2 Queens (NY). Collier, a Queens native, just wrapped up his his ninth season as the Knights head coach. Collier led the Knights to five ECC postseason appearances, highlighted by a 2024–25 run
Brooks not retained as Head Basketball Coach at Lamar
Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Alvin Brooks will not be retained for the 2026-27 season announced Vice President and Director of the Athletics Jeff O’Malley Tuesday afternoon. The announcement comes following a 2025-26 season that saw Lamar post a 12-19 (.387) overall record and miss the Southland Conference Championship tournament with a 7-15 (.318) league record. “I would like
D2 NEWS: Niven out as Head Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist
Southwest Baptist University Athletics has announced that Aaron Niven, head coach for the men’s basketball program, will not return for the 2026-2027 season. His third season as head coach concluded on Saturday as the team ended shy of the GLVC tournament. Niven’s record while at the helm of the program was 27-55 overall and 14-46 in
JUCO NEWS: Giles out as Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State
Brandon Giles is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State College (FL). The college released the following on X this morning: Giles wraps up his tenure with a 119-144 mark over his nine seasons.